Satisfactory CompletionParticipants must complete an evaluation form in order to receive a certificate of completion. Your chosen sessions must be attended in their entirety. Partial credit of individual sessions is not available.

Psychologists
This course is co-sponsored by Amedco and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS). Amedco is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Amedco maintains responsibility for this program and its content. Up to 3.5 hours.

Social Workers
This course has been submitted for review to NASW in Washington, DC.

Nurses
Nursing credits, up to 4 CE credits, are provided by Taylor College, Los Angeles, California (possibly may or may not be accepted for national certification).

Course Overview and Target Audience:The Behavioral Health Course provides an overview of the psychological and behavioral issues of bariatric surgery patients both before and after surgery. The course is designed for psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, psychiatric nurses, licensed counselors and other mental and medical health professionals who work with bariatric surgery patients.

Course Objectives:Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

Identify the psychological and emotional concerns of women who present for bariatric surgery